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The aim of the The Herstorian Mum blog is to document, record and share women’s stories from the past.

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Mar 26, 20215 min read

The History of Female Pleasure and The Church by Sarah Chadwick

Close up from Lucas Cranach The Elder’s Diptych “Adam and Eve” c1530. This blog post is derived from the chapter on religion in my book,...

Mar 16, 20215 min read

The incredible Eleanor Ormerod and her contributions as a female scientist by Rosie Maggs

As someone who grew up almost next door to the estate where Eleanor Ormerod grew up, I've always been interested in her story. I am...

Mar 12, 20219 min read

Olympe de Gouges and the Declaration of Rights for Women by Melissa Barndon

"A woman has the right to mount the scaffold. She must be equally entitled to mount the rostrum” There were plenty of women at the...

Nov 8, 20205 min read

Herstory Walks - Eleanor Rathbone & Greenbank Park

Picture Source - Eleanor Rathbone Charitable Trust Nestled in between the bohemian Smithdown Road and the lazy suburbs of Mossley Hill,...